These Musicians Are Giving Back In Surprising Ways

Elton John’s Fight Against AIDS

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In his five-decade career, pop musician Elton John has sold over 300 million records and is considered to be one of the best-selling musicians of all time. He has used his wealth, fame, and connections as a platform in order to help give back and has played a massive role in the fight against AIDS since the 1980s. In 1992, he established the Elton John AIDS Foundation, dedicated to AIDS prevention, education programs, support services, and more. Since the foundation was established, it has raised over $200 million, most of it being raised at his annual White Tie, Tiara Ball, and Elton’s Closet sale where he sells his own clothes.